Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Fellowships
The ALA Fellowships program is part of a regional program that aims to develop leadership and build partnerships and linkages with developing countries.
ALA Fellowships is a highly flexible program that offers Australian organisations opportunities to provide short term study, research and professional development activities in Australia to mid-career professionals and senior officials from eligible countries.
ALA Fellowships complement the longer term ALA Scholarships providing opportunities to current and aspiring leaders who cannot leave their positions for extended periods.
ALA Fellowships are available across a broad range of fields relevant to Australia's foreign policy agenda or development outcomes.
Applications addressing the priority areas of disability and development, economic growth, education, environment, food security, gender, governance, health, human rights, infrastructure, regional stability, rural development and water and sanitation are particularly encouraged.
Eligibility
Australian host organisations
Applications are restricted to Australian organisations demonstrating on-going linkages with counterpart overseas organisations in eligible countries.
Australian organisations from a wide range of academic, research, business, industry, media, NGOs, professional groups and government may apply to host ALA fellows. To qualify, organisations will be required to demonstrate region-specific linkages and the relevance of the proposed programs to the priority areas.
Partner country counterpart organisations and individual fellows are not eligible to apply for support, however they may initiate contact with an Australian organisation to explore their interest in applying.
For organisations funded under previous rounds see:
Round 6 [PDF 27KB]
Round 5 [PDF 82KB]
Round 4 [PDF 21KB]
Round 3 [PDF 22KB]
Rounds 1-2 [PDF 25KB]
Fellows
Prospective Fellows identified by Australian organisations must be professionals already in leadership positions or have a potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes. Individuals cannot apply for an ALA Fellowship directly.
Eligible countries
Asia Pacific
Burma (Myanmar) has been included in the list of eligible countries. We will be accepting applications for programs that relate to Burma in Round 8.
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Laos, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Wallis & Futuna.
Latin America and Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Africa (from Round 8)
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Rep), Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, The Gambia, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Iraq and Palestinian Territories
Applications relating to Iraq and the Palestinian Territories are also eligible.
Application information and forms
ALA Fellowships will be awarded to Australian organisations through a one-step competitive grant process. Strong linkages between organisations and the leadership ability of fellows will be important criteria.
Round 8 is due to open on 17 May and close at 5pm on 25 June . Round 8 documentation will be available on this website from 17 May.
Round 7 is closed—the following application form and guidelines are published for your information only.
ALAF Nomination Form [XLS 18KB]
Round 7 ALA Fellowships Submission Guidelines [PDF 220kb]
Round 7 ALA Fellowships Submission Guidelines [Word 400kb]
Round 7 ALA Fellowships Application Form [PDF 183kb]
Round 7 ALA Fellowships Application Form [Word 319kb]
Further information: alafellowships@ausaid.gov.au
Moreinfo: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/alafellow.cfm
The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships
They are intended for those who are already leaders or have the potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region. The ALA program comprises of Scholarships and Fellowships.
ALA Scholarships are academically elite awards offered to high achievers from the Asia-Pacific region each year to undertake postgraduate study (Masters or Doctorate) and a Leadership Development Program in Australia.
Selection for ALA Scholarships is highly competitive, based on leadership qualities and on academic excellence.
ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region. In this regard, ALA scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies.
In future years, ALA scholars will belong to a unique group - the Australian Scholarships Alumni Network (ASAN) - that will maintain strong and enduring links to Australia. Managed by AusAID as part of Australia's overseas aid program, ALA Scholarships are open only to citizens of countries in the Asia-Pacific region with which Australia has a significant aid program.
Objectives of ALA ScholarshipsALA Scholarships aim to:
develop a cadre of leaders advancing regional reform, development and governance
increase exchange of knowledge and information within the region
build common purpose and understanding between Australia and the region
build capacity to address priority regional issues
build effective networks between Australia and the region
demonstrate the benefits of Australian education through the provision of high quality education.
Fields of study
Awards are open to all fields of study, however, study programs that relate to the priority themes of international trade, pandemics, security and climate change (including clean energy) are encouraged. Scholarships are not available for military training, or training in areas related to nuclear technology and flying aircraft.
Levels of study
An ALA Scholarship enables candidates to undertake studies leading to a Masters or Doctorate degree in Australia. It does not include Graduate Diplomas, with the exception of those Masters courses that require the completion of a Graduate Diploma as part of the Masters degree.
Who should apply
Outstanding applicants with:
a very high level of academic achievement at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
a high level of English language proficiency
demonstrated leadership potential and good prospects to influence social and economic
policy reform and development outcomes in their home country and in the Asia-Pacific region
a commitment to participate ASAN on their return home.
Scholarship benefits
An ALA Scholarship has a total value of up to A$110,000 for Masters degrees and A$220,000 for Doctoral programs, not including provisions for the leadership development program.. Benefits include:
return air travel
visa support
establishment allowance
full tuition fees
contribution to living expenses
Introductory Academic program (IAP)
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only).
Eligibility
To be eligible for an Australian Leadership Award (ALA) Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements outlined below.
Applicants must be a citizen of one of the participating countries listed below.
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kiribati, Laos, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Wallis & Futuna
Applicants must not have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence status, nor be in the process of applying.
Application information
Read the following information before you apply:
Terms and conditions of the scholarship
Further information
If the material found on this website does not provide the necessary help, please direct enquiries by email to: ala@ausaid.gov.au
More info: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm
Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Fellowships
The ALA Fellowships program is part of a regional program that aims to develop leadership and build partnerships and linkages with developing countries.
ALA Fellowships is a highly flexible program that offers Australian organisations opportunities to provide short term study, research and professional development activities in Australia to mid-career professionals and senior officials from eligible countries.
ALA Fellowships complement the longer term ALA Scholarships providing opportunities to current and aspiring leaders who cannot leave their positions for extended periods.
ALA Fellowships are available across a broad range of fields relevant to Australia's foreign policy agenda or development outcomes.
Applications addressing the priority areas of disability and development, economic growth, education, environment, food security, gender, governance, health, human rights, infrastructure, regional stability, rural development and water and sanitation are particularly encouraged.
Eligibility
Australian host organisations
Applications are restricted to Australian organisations demonstrating on-going linkages with counterpart overseas organisations in eligible countries.
Australian organisations from a wide range of academic, research, business, industry, media, NGOs, professional groups and government may apply to host ALA fellows. To qualify, organisations will be required to demonstrate region-specific linkages and the relevance of the proposed programs to the priority areas.
Partner country counterpart organisations and individual fellows are not eligible to apply for support, however they may initiate contact with an Australian organisation to explore their interest in applying.
For organisations funded under previous rounds see:
Round 6 [PDF 27KB]
Round 5 [PDF 82KB]
Round 4 [PDF 21KB]
Round 3 [PDF 22KB]
Rounds 1-2 [PDF 25KB]
Fellows
Prospective Fellows identified by Australian organisations must be professionals already in leadership positions or have a potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes. Individuals cannot apply for an ALA Fellowship directly.
Eligible countries
Asia Pacific
Burma (Myanmar) has been included in the list of eligible countries. We will be accepting applications for programs that relate to Burma in Round 8.
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Laos, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Wallis & Futuna.
Latin America and Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Africa (from Round 8)
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Rep), Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, The Gambia, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Iraq and Palestinian Territories
Applications relating to Iraq and the Palestinian Territories are also eligible.
Application information and forms
ALA Fellowships will be awarded to Australian organisations through a one-step competitive grant process. Strong linkages between organisations and the leadership ability of fellows will be important criteria.
Round 8 is due to open on 17 May and close at 5pm on 25 June . Round 8 documentation will be available on this website from 17 May.
Round 7 is closed—the following application form and guidelines are published for your information only.
ALAF Nomination Form [XLS 18KB]
Round 7 ALA Fellowships Submission Guidelines [PDF 220kb]
Round 7 ALA Fellowships Submission Guidelines [Word 400kb]
Round 7 ALA Fellowships Application Form [PDF 183kb]
Round 7 ALA Fellowships Application Form [Word 319kb]
Further information: alafellowships@ausaid.gov.au
Moreinfo: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/alafellow.cfm
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Scholarship for women's and gender studies in Europe
GEMMA is the first Erasmus Mundus Master in Women's and Gender Studies in
GEMMA is the achievement of long years of efforts trying to advance in the tuning of our diverse educational structures and create common curricula in Women's and Gender Studies. The eight partner institutions represent seven European countries with different locations and cultures across all Europe: University of
GEMMA is an interdisciplinary programme that provides high quality academic education and professional competences for personnel working or intending to work in the areas of Women's Studies, Gender Studies and Equal Opportunities across
GEMMA provides a unique opportunity to benefit from mobility as students are expected to study at different European universities. This inter-university and interdisciplinary postgraduate programme gives a unique possibility to obtain a double diploma from the home and mobility university acknowledged by all GEMMA Consortium members.
Third Country Students Erasmus Mundus scholarship (category A)
Erasmus Mundus scholarships allow third-country graduate students to follow the whole programme, i.e. they will receive a scholarship for the whole duration of the GEMMA programme. The GEMMA Consortium decides who receives an Erasmus Mundus scholarship on the basis of CVs, study and academic merits, motivation, recommendations, language skills, etc. The European Commission confirms this selection and officially assigns the grants.
Erasmus Mundus grants for Third Country Scholars
Erasmus Mundus scholarships are for third-country scholars coming to
For Online Application (Scholars) click here.
To Download GEMMA's leaflet click here.
Contact detail: gemma@ugr.es
Moreinfo: http://www.ugr.es/~gemma/index.php
Monday, February 8, 2010
Japan - World Bank Scholarship
The mission of the World Bank Group is to reduce poverty and improve living standards through sustainable development and investment in people. The World Bank Institute (WBI) is at the forefront of the Bank's efforts to promote learning and deliver to the stakeholders, the best thinking and experience emerging from around the world on issues crucial to reform and socio-economic development.
Through its management of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) and the Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSM Fellowships), WBI supplements its training programs by providing opportunities for graduate study to promising professionals from developing member countries.
The objective of the Scholarship and Fellowship Programs is to help create an international community of highly-trained professionals working in the field of economic and social development. The community will actively participate in the capacity building efforts in the developing countries.
Respective candidates are encouraged to carefully go through both the JJ/WBGSP and RSM Fellowships and review the eligibility criteria. For the JJ/WBGSP Regular Program and RSM Fellowships candidates apply directly to the Secretariat at the World Bank Headquarters. For both the Partnership Programs the respective host universities should be contacted.
Eligibility
To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must:
Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow.
Be born after
Have, by March 31, at least 2, preferably 4 to 5, years of recent full time professional experience acquired after a university degree, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country.
Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
Be in good health.
Be of good character.
Not be a permanent resident or a national of any industrialized country.
Not be residing in an industrialized country for more than one year.
Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, International Development Association, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and
Program of Study
Eligible applicants should propose a program of study related to development at the master's level, in fields such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.
The proposed program of study should start during the academic year 2010/2011 for a maximum duration of two years. The JJ/WBGSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled (i.e., taking classes) in graduate degree programs.
Applicants should submit evidence of current unconditional admission to at least one development-related university master’s degree program. Applicants are encouraged to apply to one of the Preferred Universities.
The Program does not support studies in the applicant’s home country.
The Program does not support applicants for MBA, MDs, M.Phil. or Ph.D. degrees.
The Program does not support legal studies such as J.D., L.L.M. or S.J.D. except for L.L.M.’s related to human rights, environment, or good governance.
How to Apply
To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must read carefully the application procedure as outlined in documents below:
on-line application form presented in English, French, and Spanish
Click here to download Application Form
We encourage you to use On-line Application Form (in English, French, and Spanish), if you have access to the JJ/WBGSP website. It will allow you to verify your basic eligibility criteria. And if you submitted your information successfully, it will also accelerate the process of your Application.
Moreinfo: Click here
Fellowships at The National Gallery of Canada
Competitive fellowships are offered in the fields of Canadian Art; Indigenous Art; and History of Photography.
Eligibility
Open to art historians, curators, critics, independent researchers, conservators, conservation scientists and other professionals in the visual arts, museology and related disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, who have a graduate degree or equivalent publication history.
The fellowships are open to international competition.
Tenure
Fellowships are tenable only at the National Gallery of Canada. The term of full-time residency must fall within the period 1 September to 31 August. Awards can be up to $5,000 a month, including expenses and stipend, to a maximum of $30,000. Fellowships are not renewable.
The Library and Archives provides office space and supplies for the program, with desktop computer workstation running the Windows XP operating system and equipped with Microsoft Word, as well as internal and external telecommunications facilities, and full library support services, including extended hours of access.
Applications
Completed applications must include all of the following:
A statement of the aims, methodology and anticipated results of the investigation headed by a summary of the proposal (this section of the application is limited to a maximum of three pages);
Proposals for the dissemination of the results of the inquiry;
A brief outline of the research materials and facilities required (e.g., bibliography of primary and secondary resources; access to National Gallery of Canada collections; access to the expertise and resources of other
An outline of projected costs, including expenses and stipend. Eligible expenses include relocation to Ottawa, subsistence during the residency, and project-related travel, supplies and services;
A full curriculum vitae, including education, professional employment history, awards and honours, publications, exhibitions, and work-in-progress;
Information on other grants applied for or received, employment commitments and paid sabbatical arrangements, for the proposed period of residency;
Three letters of recommendation, sent under separate cover by the referees to the Gallery. These letters must address the candidate's achievements in general, and the fellowship proposal in particular;
Examples of finished work, textual, visual, or both.
Assessment Criteria
The review committees, comprised of National Gallery of Canada jurors, will examine research proposals with the following considerations in mind:
The significance, originality, goals, potential contribution and feasibility of the proposal;
The clarity of the proposal and methodology of inquiry, and the thoroughness of the supporting bibliography, where appropriate;
The need for and the benefit to be derived from enhanced access to the collections of the Gallery, and, conversely, the relevance to the research community of this exploration of the Gallery's collections;
The candidate's education, previous experience and demonstrated accomplishments in relationship to the proposal;
The endorsements of the letters of reference.
The deliberations of the review committees remain confidential. Their decisions are final.
Deadline
All documentation, in English or French, should be postmarked no later than 30 April, and sent to: Jonathan FranklinChief, Library, Archives and Research Fellowships ProgramNational Gallery of CanadaP.O.
telephone (613) 990-0590fax (613) 990 6190 fellowships@gallery.ca
Moreinfo: http://www.gallery.ca/english/328.htm
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Fellowships at The National Gallery of Canada
Competitive fellowships are offered in the fields of Canadian Art; Indigenous Art; and History of Photography.
Eligibility
Open to art historians, curators, critics, independent researchers, conservators, conservation scientists and other professionals in the visual arts, museology and related disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, who have a graduate degree or equivalent publication history.
The fellowships are open to international competition.
Tenure
Fellowships are tenable only at the National Gallery of Canada. The term of full-time residency must fall within the period 1 September to 31 August. Awards can be up to $5,000 a month, including expenses and stipend, to a maximum of $30,000. Fellowships are not renewable.
The Library and Archives provides office space and supplies for the program, with desktop computer workstation running the Windows XP operating system and equipped with Microsoft Word, as well as internal and external telecommunications facilities, and full library support services, including extended hours of access.
Applications
Completed applications must include all of the following:
A statement of the aims, methodology and anticipated results of the investigation headed by a summary of the proposal (this section of the application is limited to a maximum of three pages);
Proposals for the dissemination of the results of the inquiry;
A brief outline of the research materials and facilities required (e.g., bibliography of primary and secondary resources; access to National Gallery of Canada collections; access to the expertise and resources of other
An outline of projected costs, including expenses and stipend. Eligible expenses include relocation to Ottawa, subsistence during the residency, and project-related travel, supplies and services;
A full curriculum vitae, including education, professional employment history, awards and honours, publications, exhibitions, and work-in-progress;
Information on other grants applied for or received, employment commitments and paid sabbatical arrangements, for the proposed period of residency;
Three letters of recommendation, sent under separate cover by the referees to the Gallery. These letters must address the candidate's achievements in general, and the fellowship proposal in particular;
Examples of finished work, textual, visual, or both.
Assessment Criteria
The review committees, comprised of National Gallery of Canada jurors, will examine research proposals with the following considerations in mind:
The significance, originality, goals, potential contribution and feasibility of the proposal;
The clarity of the proposal and methodology of inquiry, and the thoroughness of the supporting bibliography, where appropriate;
The need for and the benefit to be derived from enhanced access to the collections of the Gallery, and, conversely, the relevance to the research community of this exploration of the Gallery's collections;
The candidate's education, previous experience and demonstrated accomplishments in relationship to the proposal;
The endorsements of the letters of reference.
The deliberations of the review committees remain confidential. Their decisions are final.
Deadline
All documentation, in English or French, should be postmarked no later than 30 April, and sent to: Jonathan FranklinChief, Library, Archives and Research Fellowships ProgramNational Gallery of CanadaP.O.
telephone (613) 990-0590fax (613) 990 6190 fellowships@gallery.ca
Moreinfo: http://www.gallery.ca/english/328.htm
Toshiba International Foundation Scholarships
On behalf of the Toshiba International Foundation, the EAJS Council selects two to three candidates for a fellowship to undertake research in
Toshiba International Foundation Scholarships
Applications are invited for three Toshiba International Foundation scholarships for a three-month stay in
Since the purpose of the scholarship is to encourage the academic study of
The closing date for applications is 30 April, and the decision will be announced by mid-June. The EAJS has been asked by the Toshiba International Foundation to administer these scholarships, and the decisions will be made by the Council of the EAJS.
Moreinfo: http://www.eajs.org/english/tifo.html
Master/Doctoral Scholarships at ALGANT
Established in 2004, the ALGANT consortium now consists of eight universities on four continents, namely the universities of Bordeaux (France), Chennai (India), Leiden (Netherlands), Milano (Italy), Concordia (Montréal, Canada), Padova (Italy), Paris-Sud (France) and Stellenbosch (South Africa).
In collaboration with the Centre de Recherches Mathématiques, the Institut des Sciences Mathématiques in Montréal and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Cape Town, the consortium offers a two-year world-class integrated master course and a joint doctorate programme in pure mathematics, with a strong emphasis on Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory. Both programmes have received the Erasmus Mundus label.
The ALGANT master has been launched in 2004 and the ALGANT-DOC joint doctorate will enroll its first doctoral candidates
Applying for the ALGANT Doctoral scholarship
The ALGANT Joint Doctorate programme is open to all interested graduated students in
Every doctoral candidate will have to work on a research project under joint supervision at a minimum of two different institutions of the consortium.
Doctoral candidates interested in applying have to complete the application form (see below for a list of the documents required for the application).
Admission criteria
The ideal candidate must possess an academic degree from a program in mathematics lasting a minimum of five years (Master). A thorough proficiency in English is required.
Click here to download application form
All documents have to be submitted in paper form to the address indicated on the application form. To speed up the process, an inofficial electronic version might be sent to doctorateALGANT@math.u-bordeaux1.fr
Applying for the ALGANT Master scholarship
The ALGANT Master course is open to all interested students in
Students interested in applying have to complete the application. Below is a list of the documents that will be required in addition to the application form. Note in particular the English language proficiency requirement, since most courses will be in English.
Admission criteria
The ideal candidate must possess an academic degree from a program in mathematics lasting a minimum of three years (Bachelor). A thorough proficiency in English is required. In fact, every student of the ALGANT master will be offered the possibility to follow his entire curriculum in English. For each student a program will be tailored individually, but every student will have to go through at least two hosting institutions of the consortium.
Download the appliction form here
General coordinator: Prof. Boas EREZAdministrative officer: Delphine GASSIOT CASALAS Address for correspondence: Direction des Affaires Internationales351, cours de la LibérationUniversité Bordeaux 1F-33405, TALENCE cedex,
Tél : +33 (0)5 40 00 34 61
Fax : +33 (0)5 40 00 31 01
e-mail : masterALGANT@math.u-bordeaux1.fr
Moreinfo: http://www.algant.eu/index.php
Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
Each year, the May 18 Memorial Foundation announces this award in a spirit of solidarity with those working towards democracy. The award goes to one individual or organization who has contributed to the promotion and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their work.
Candidates eligible for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights are nominated by other individuals or organizations. An individual cannot nominate himself or herself.
Core criteria:
1) A person or group who is actively involved in the promotion of Peace and Human Rights and the development of Democracy.
OR
2) A person or group working for the reunification of
Nominations will be taken from November to the first week of May. Preliminary and final reviews of nominees take place from May to April, and the winner of the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award will be announced in the last week of April.
The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award will be presented to the laureate at a ceremony in Gwangju,
The annual Gwangju Prize for Human Rights has the following aims:1) To enhance the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Uprising by recognizing individuals, groups and institutions who have contributed to protecting the human rights of the excluded, impoverished and disempowered at the grassroots level.2) To reward individuals, groups and institutions for promoting the goals of the May 18 Democratic Uprising as a movement toward peace, unification and cooperation.
Application Form at GPHRA .doc
The application deadline is 01 March
Moreinfo: http://www.518.org/eng/
PhD Scholarships at UNU-IIST
The International Institute for Software Technology of the United Nations University (UNU-IIST) offers PhD Programmes open to candidates from developing countries. The Programmes, based in Macao SAR China, are conducted in partnership with prestigious universities in industrialised countries. PhD candidates are requested to spend a period of time at the partner university. The PhD degree is issued by the partner university.
A joint PhD programme in partnership with the
How to apply
Before applying you should browse the websites of UNU-IIST and the partner university to identify the people with whom you would like to carry out your research. In particular, you are encouraged to contact in advance the UNU-IIST academic staff you expect to be your main PhD advisor.
You are encouraged to include in your CV extensive information about your background and clearly define in your research statement the area in which you are interested to do research.
Information on the formal application are given below for each PhD Programme.
Joint Programme in Computer Science with the University of Pisa,
Duration: 3 years
Starting Date: any
Application
Application Pack
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled
Information links for the
Department of Computer Science
School for Graduate Studies "Galileo Galilei"
PhD courses provided during 2005
Contact
Please address any questions to:
Ms. Alice Pun UNU-IIST PhD Programme P.O. Box 3058 Macao SAR
Ph. +853 2871 2930
Email: pci@iist.unu.edu
Moreinfo: http://www.iist.unu.edu/index.php/training/phd-programme
Saturday, February 6, 2010
PhD Scholarships at UNU-IIST
The International Institute for Software Technology of the United Nations University (UNU-IIST) offers PhD Programmes open to candidates from developing countries. The Programmes, based in Macao SAR China, are conducted in partnership with prestigious universities in industrialised countries. PhD candidates are requested to spend a period of time at the partner university. The PhD degree is issued by the partner university.
A joint PhD programme in partnership with the
How to apply
Before applying you should browse the websites of UNU-IIST and the partner university to identify the people with whom you would like to carry out your research. In particular, you are encouraged to contact in advance the UNU-IIST academic staff you expect to be your main PhD advisor.
You are encouraged to include in your CV extensive information about your background and clearly define in your research statement the area in which you are interested to do research.
Information on the formal application are given below for each PhD Programme.
Joint Programme in Computer Science with the University of Pisa,
Duration: 3 years
Starting Date: any
Application
Application Pack
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled
Information links for the
Department of Computer Science
School for Graduate Studies "Galileo Galilei"
PhD courses provided during 2005
Contact
Please address any questions to:
Ms. Alice Pun UNU-IIST PhD Programme P.O. Box 3058 Macao SAR
Ph. +853 2871 2930
Email: pci@iist.unu.edu
Moreinfo: http://www.iist.unu.edu/index.php/training/phd-programme
PhD Scholarships at UNU-IIST
The International Institute for Software Technology of the United Nations University (UNU-IIST) offers PhD Programmes open to candidates from developing countries. The Programmes, based in Macao SAR China, are conducted in partnership with prestigious universities in industrialised countries. PhD candidates are requested to spend a period of time at the partner university. The PhD degree is issued by the partner university.
A joint PhD programme in partnership with the
How to apply
Before applying you should browse the websites of UNU-IIST and the partner university to identify the people with whom you would like to carry out your research. In particular, you are encouraged to contact in advance the UNU-IIST academic staff you expect to be your main PhD advisor.
You are encouraged to include in your CV extensive information about your background and clearly define in your research statement the area in which you are interested to do research.
Information on the formal application are given below for each PhD Programme.
Joint Programme in Computer Science with the University of Pisa,
Duration: 3 years
Starting Date: any
Application
Application Pack
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled
Information links for the
Department of Computer Science
School for Graduate Studies "Galileo Galilei"
PhD courses provided during 2005
Contact
Please address any questions to:
Ms. Alice Pun UNU-IIST PhD Programme P.O. Box 3058 Macao SAR
Ph. +853 2871 2930
Email: pci@iist.unu.edu
Moreinfo: http://www.iist.unu.edu/index.php/training/phd-programme
University of Canterbury (UC) Scholarship
The University of Canterbury (UC) offers a number of scholarships for study towards a PhD degree or for the thesis year of a Masters degree. There is strong competition for these scholarships and applicationmust have gained at least a first class honours degree, or the equivalent, for it to be worth applying.
To be considered for a University of Canterbury Master or Doctoral scholarship, in addition to submitting a scholarship application form, a complete application for admission shouldbe made before or at the same time as the scholarship application is made. If admission has not been approved by prescribed dates, the scholarship application will not be considered.
Applicants are also considered for the following prestigious scholarships: Brownlie Scholarship; Roper Scholarship; Canterbury Scholarship (domestic students); and/or UC International Doctoral Scholarships (international students). No separate application is required.
Students from any disciplines may apply. A small number of Doctoral scholarships are reserved for certain colleges/ faculties: Business and Economics; Creative Arts; Education; and Law. Applications for the reserved scholarships are made on the standard application form.
Tenure: 3 Years
Closing Date: 15 October, 15 May
Regulations: University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarships full regulations (PDF, 36KB)
Apply: Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date. Application Form (Word, 197KB). Submit applications to the Scholarships Office
This scholarship, tenable for study towards a degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the
Eligibility: International student (NZ citizen and permanent residents are not eligible to apply). Meet the academic requirements for enrolment in a PhD Undertaking or planning to undertake full-time study
Tenure: Up to 3 years
Closing Date: 15 October; 15 May
Regulations: University of Canterbury International Doctoral Scholarship full regulations (PDF, 16KB)
Apply: Apply on UC Doctoral application form
Tenure: 1 year
Closing Date: 15 October, 15 May
Regulations: University of Canterbury Master's Scholarships full regulations (PDF, 34KB)
Apply: Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date. Application Form (Word, 251KB) Submit applications to the Scholarships Office. Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date.
NZi3 Master's Scholarship
These scholarships were established in 2007 on behalf of sponsors of the ICT Innovation Institute (NZi3) at the University of Canterbury for the purpose of encouraging research in the field of ICT, either in conjunction with a company or with the intention of developing and commercialising a product. (For the purposes of this award ICT refers to technologies which embody hardware or software in a product, rather than their use in a service industry)
The NZi3 Master's Scholarships are tenable for full-time study towards a Master's degree by thesis in the general field of Information and Communication Technology at the
Tenure: 1 year
Closing Date: 15 May, 15 October (Next offered in 2010)
Regulations: NZi3 Master's Scholarship full regulations (PDF, 19KB)
Apply: Application Form (Word, 126KB) Submit applications to the Scholarships Office. Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date.
NZi3 PhD Scholarship
These scholarships were established in 2007 on behalf of sponsors of the ICT Innovation Institute (NZi3) at the University of Canterbury for the purpose of encouraging research in the field of ICT, either in conjunction with a company or with the intention of developing and commercialising a product. (For the purposes of this award ICT refers to technologies which embody hardware or software in a product, rather than their use in a service industry)
The NZi3 PhD Scholarships are tenable for full-time study towards a PhD by thesis in the general field of Information and Communication Technology at the
Tenure: 3 Years
Closing Date: 15 May, 15 October
Regulations: NZi3 PhD Scholarship full regulations (PDF, 19KB)
Apply: Application Form (Word, 128KB) Submit applications to the Scholarships Office. Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date.(Applicants are encouraged to apply concurrently for a UC Doctoral Scholarship and NZi3 Research Award)
NZi3 Research Award
These scholarships were established in 2007 on behalf of sponsors of the ICT Innovation Institute (NZi3) at the University of Canterbury for the purpose of encouraging research in the field of ICT, either in conjunction with a company or with the intention of developing and commercialising a product. (For the purposes of this award ICT refers to technologies which embody hardware or software in a product, rather than their use in a service industry)
The NZi3 Research Award are tenable for full-time study towards a Research in the general field of Information and Communication Technology at the
Tenure: 1-3 years
Closing Date: Anytime
Regulations: NZi3 Research Award full regulations (PDF, 17KB)
Apply: Application Form (Word, 122KB)
Submit applications to the Scholarships Office. Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date.
Moreinfo: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/intstud/scholarships/uoc.shtml